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Carolyn Hahn, Director of Events & Public Relations
(262) 542-4249 ; chahn@waukesha.org
Dave Vetta, President of First Business Bank Milwaukee, understands the importance of the Waukesha County Manufacturing Alliance. “Manufacturing has been and continues to be the backbone of industry here; we have an obligation to invest in the expansion and attraction of firms. The Manufacturing Alliance is working to build awareness and connect capabilities, especially in the preparation of our future work force to fill the existing job openings.” Manufacturing is leading the economy forward and Wisconsin is leading the way in manufacturing. First Business Bank recognizes the potential of this powerful industry and the impact it has on surrounding businesses. “We fully support its growth through partnerships with organizations like Manufacturing Alliance, events like Manufacturing First, and interactions with our board members who have direct experience in this industry,” said Vetta.
With more than 20 professionals dedicated to serving manufacturers through their Manufacturing and Distribution Focus Team, Kolb+Co. is a strong advocate for Wisconsin’s manufacturing industry. More than 25% of their clients are closely held manufacturing companies, so they know what is important to the success of those companies. Cheryl Aschenbrener, Kolb+Co. Shareholder and Managing Director of Manufacturing and Distribution Services, will join the Waukesha County Manufacturing Alliance Steering Committee. “Kolb+Co. is proud to be a partner of the Waukesha County Manufacturing Alliance. We are dedicated to helping our manufacturing clients and this industry thrive in southeastern Wisconsin. Organizations like the Manufacturing Alliance are critical in addressing many of the challenges facing these companies, and we are excited to be a part of the initiatives of this organization.” Kolb+Co. is a partner of the “Closing the Manufacturing Skills Gap” initiative of Waukesha County Business Alliance, Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce, and Milwaukee 7.
Michael Best & Friedrich LLP's Advanced Manufacturing Team is a special industry initiative undertaken by a group of attorneys who provide proactive legal counsel to manufacturers to ensure seamless development, production, distribution and defense of their products. Kevin Moran, serves as Chair of this team, comprised of attorneys from their intellectual property, business, real estate, environmental, litigation, and labor and employment groups. They focus their practices on serving the diverse needs of product manufacturers in the fields of consumer products, food and beverages, industrial machinery, and vehicle parts and accessories, among others. “Having a team of attorneys who focus on the advanced manufacturing industry allows us to increase the value we provide to our manufacturing clients through attorney collaboration across many legal disciplines,” he stated.
Frank Maurer, Executive Vice President of Commercial Lines for another partner, R&R Insurance Services, will also join Manufacturing Alliance Steering Committee. “R&R Insurance is very proud to be a partner. The sharing of knowledge has always been a key element of our business model, and the opportunity for us to participate in a collaborative forum that promotes manufacturing and the best practices of some of Waukesha County’s most admired organizations is a perfect match for R&R Insurance – the knowledge brokers.” As the largest independently owned insurance agency in the state of Wisconsin with more than 160 employees and 4 locations, “R&R Insurance looks forward to helping local manufacturers thrive over the years to come,” said Maurer.
First Business Bank, Kolb+Co., Michael Best & Friedrich and R&R Insurance Services support the Waukesha County Manufacturing Alliance’s activities in 2012, which include the 3rd Annual New Faces of Manufacturing luncheon on March 2, the Schools2Skills program that exposes high school students to careers in manufacturing, and several other programs developed exclusively for manufacturers.
For more information, visit www.waukesha.org.
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Manufacturing Alliance Charter
We the members of theWaukesha County Manufacturing Alliance pledge to promote the advancement of manufacturing in the greater Waukesha County area. Our collective goal is to raise the image and awareness of manufacturing as a viable and prosperous career path, and to highlight the necessity of a strong manufacturing base in ensuring the security and opportunities for future generations. We will provide a forum to share and distribute information and provide connections to the exceptional resources in Waukesha County.
We will, in the spirit of cooperation and collaboration, engage in discussions and actions to drive the following initiatives: Best Practice Sharing, Cost Reduction, Risk Mitigation, New Business Development, and Improving the Perception of Manufacturing. These initiatives will be pursued in a manner consistent with ensuring the sustainability of our businesses as an on-going concern, while promoting the sustainability and prosperity of the communities in which we operate and live.
About Waukesha County Business Alliance
Waukesha County Business Alliance is a countywide chamber of commerce with over 900 member companies, representing over 60,000 employees. The mission of the Alliance is to drive economic growth in Waukesha County by fostering a vibrant business community built on a foundation of four pillars: Advocacy, Development, Networking and Promotion. The Alliance provides opportunities for its members to advocate on behalf of the business community, develop themselves and their employees, network and build strong business relationships and promote their business.
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